5.3 swap

I have a 1997 TJ with a factory 4.0 straight 6 and a recently rebuilt ax15 transmission. Since buying it off my father I've wanted to do an LS/v8 swap on it. Ive been pushing it pretty hard as of late with regular 100+ mile drives on weekends due to work and university, and have also taken it...

I’m looking to swap a 5.3 Vortec V8 into my 98 Jeep Tj before I get out of high school. I almost have the funds but I just cant seem to find a good manual transmission option!! I thought about the SM465 but I need something good for highway speeds and I considered the TR5 but i need something...

I know there are MANY threads on this but wanted some advice on another 5.3 swap. Seller has a 2016 5.3L Chevy L83 out a Silverado. Engine has 29K miles on it. Originally purchased for a swap in his JKU but things changed. Price is $2500 for motor alone with full harness and compter . Has an...

I’m about to begin the 5.3 swap on my 99 tj. It has the AX15 5 speed in it and I would love to keep it In the Jeep but not sure it’ll hold up. Does anyone have any experience with these transmissions being mated to a v8?

I purchased "Gru" used in 2005 with only 20k miles and in pristine condition. A bone stock TJ sport, with manual transmission, hard/soft tops, and an aftermarket stereo. Over the past 14 years, we have been through a lot together. We learned maintenance, how to perform electrical mods, like...